Harvel House Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gravesham
Harvel House Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Harvel House Farm was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Harvel Lane, Meopham, Gravesend, DA13 0DH
How it compares in Gravesham
That puts Harvel House Farm among the 666 places in Gravesham holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 88% | ← Harvel House Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Harvel House Farm none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harvel House Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vigo Rugby Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Badgells Wood Camping Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 August 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Harvel House Farm
What is Harvel House Farm's food hygiene rating?
Harvel House Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gravesham Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Harvel House Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harvel House Farm last inspected?
Harvel House Farm was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gravesham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harvel House Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harvel House Farm compare to other places in Gravesham?
88% of the 754 rated food businesses in Gravesham hold the top rating of 5, and Harvel House Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gravesham Council inspects Harvel House Farm and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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